Will tomatoes keep for longer if you keep the stalk in?

Question

I know that avocados are supposed to keep longer with the stalks; I would like to know if it is also true for tomatoes?

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Answer

Removing the stem from a tomato opens up a hole where air, moisture, and bacteria can pass through. Keeping the stem in, or somehow sealing the "scar" from the stem, will prolong shelf life.

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